GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
laxloose
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
pendulouspoised without visible support
afterlifean existence after death
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
slackento make less active : slow up